ABSTRACT
Positive psychology (PP) is a fast-developing area of research that emphasises personal growth and the positive qualities of life. This is the first book to apply the principles and practice of PP to sport and physical activity.
In attempting to help people enjoy sport, sport psychology has paradoxically often focused on topics such as anxiety, stress and burnout. By contrast, this reader-friendly introduction to PP shows how it can improve sporting performance while also enhancing physical and mental well-being. Demonstrating the practical relevance of PP for all those who participate in sport and physical activity at any level, it covers a variety of topics including:
- passion, enjoyment and flow
- positive pedagogy and appreciative inquiry for sport leaders, coaches and teachers
- gratitude, mindfulness, optimism and hope
- positive psychology coaching for sport leaders and practitioners
- character strengths, growth mindset and resilience.
With expert contributors from around the globe, real-life case studies, practical strategies and suggestions for future research in every chapter, this book is inspirational reading for all students, coaches, researchers and practitioners with an interest in sport and exercise psychology, mental health and well-being.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 51|43 pages
Why a text on positive psychology in sport and physical activity?
part 492|104 pages
Key topics in positive psychology and their value in sport and physical activity
chapter 4|13 pages
Positive psychology meets education in the context of passion for sports
part 1533|103 pages
Applying positive psychology in and through sport and physical activity
chapter 12|15 pages
My Future Today
chapter 13|12 pages
LifeMatters
chapter 16|15 pages
Performance Lifestyle in Olympic and Paralympic sport
chapter 18|11 pages
Coaching the coaches
part 2574|11 pages
Embracing positive psychology in sport and exercise: reflections and considerations